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Puerto Rican designer Luis Antonio, is no newcomer to fashion with his creations seen on the likes of Jennifer Lopez. But for his fashion week debut, instead of getting his feet wet, he took a plunge by drawing inspiration from the sea for his aptly titled “Maritime” show. Every look spied on the models, who […]

Mara Hoffman, synonymous with her swimwear designs consisting of vibrant kaleidoscopes of color, decided to trade in the flashy for a more muted scheme for her S/S 15 collection appropriately titled “The Sunrisers”. The collection consisted of pieces that echoed ‘70’s inspiration mixed in with a few 2014 trends. Considering prints have made major appearances […]

Using a runway adorned with a dreamlike art instillation of 1,188 glass titles Korean designer, Lie Sang Bong brought springtime bliss to the Lincoln Center’s Salon venue. Through the use of this visual backdrop, the designer displayed a collage of tranquil motifs that set the stage for his S/S concept. What followed down the runway […]

Amidst the 78 designers hosting shows and presentations at NY Fashion Week’s Lincoln Center location, there are few brown faces included on the designer roster, along with a surprising lack of African-American’s modeling in shows – despite fashion’s diverse consumership. However, Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) serves as a fresh beam of light and through their annual fashion […]

In fashion for over 15 years, designer Marissa Webb cued inspiration from her own style journal by translating her city gal chic look to the runway to create a collection that’s the literal definition of ready-to-wear. And considering Webb’s current gig as Banana Republic’s creative director, her wearable design aesthetic should come as no surprise. […]

The fusion of technology into garments that can be transpired as wearable art is an emerging semi-new trend in fashion with CuteCircuit design duo Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz leading the pack. The pair opened their show by explaining how the collection was created in conjunction with a social app that allows the consumer to control […]

As the lights dimmed and the music cued at Desigual’s NYFW show, it was apparent that the tropical ambiance experienced in their storefront locations was packed up and transported over to Lincoln Center. Next emerged supermodel Adriana Lima, causing the audience and photogs to break into a craze of cheers in between snapping pics. The beauty traded […]

The bustling Chinese city of Shenzhen transported their designs to the US, providing an infusion of culture into the designs showcased during New York Fashion Week. Shenzhen, which boasts a large garment district, is also considered China’s hub for innovative designs, overall aiming to open the gates for communication between Chinese designers and the US fashion […]

As the lights dimmed and the classical tunes began to echo at the start of the show, it was evident that the audience was in for a whimsical presentation of what design vet Zang Toi had to offer for Spring 2014. Holding true to its “Ballet Babe” theme, dancer Cory Stearns commenced the show with a […]

Frank & Oak has seen major success since its launch in February 2012, primarily due to its mission to dress “trendy” 20-30 something men in premium clothing that’s equally cost efficient. Despite sticking true to their Montreal and e-commerce based roots, luckily for us, the menswear brand decided to branch out to New York to display […]

The playfulness of Alisha Trimble’s “Flower Fever, Night Power” theme for her S/S 2014 Ready-To-Wear collection was evident as soon as one stepped through the door of the Flatiron Hotel’s Toshi’s Living Room show space. Beyonce’s “Naughty Girl” blared through the speakers of the lounge area as we invaded the upstairs space, which was surrounded […]

As we bundled up to endure the harsh temperatures presented to us during the Winter, we begged, cried, and pleaded for the weatherman to present us with news of sunnier days. Now that we’ve gotten what we asked for and have grown tired of the blazing 90 degree days, we’re again reversing our tune asking […]